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Difference between revisions of "Abuse and Neglect of Seniors or Those with Disabilities (4:VII)"
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Abuse and Neglect of Seniors or Those with Disabilities (4:VII) (view source)
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If an adult is in need of health or home care related services, or there are concerns about the adult’s ability to seek support or their condition is impacting their ability to make decisions, the nearest health unit should be the primary point of contact. A trained nurse or social worker can investigate the situation, present options to the victim, and place them in contact with necessary assistance. | If an adult is in need of health or home care related services, or there are concerns about the adult’s ability to seek support or their condition is impacting their ability to make decisions, the nearest health unit should be the primary point of contact. A trained nurse or social worker can investigate the situation, present options to the victim, and place them in contact with necessary assistance. | ||
[https://seniorsfirstbc.ca/ '''Seniors First BC'''] | [https://seniorsfirstbc.ca/ '''Seniors First BC'''] | ||
Provides information, legal advocacy, support and referrals to older adults across BC who are dealing with issues affecting their well-being or rights. In addition, they assist those concerned about the welfare of older adults. | Provides information, legal advocacy, support and referrals to older adults across BC who are dealing with issues affecting their well-being or rights. In addition, they assist those concerned about the welfare of older adults. | ||
[https://seniorsfirstbc.ca/programs/sail/ '''Seniors Abuse & Information Line'''] | [https://seniorsfirstbc.ca/programs/sail/ '''Seniors Abuse & Information Line'''] | ||
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SAIL is available on weekdays 8 am to 8 pm and weekends 10 am to 5:30 pm. If calling from the Lower Mainland, call 604-437-1940. For callers located in the rest of BC or Canada call 1-866-437-1940. | SAIL is available on weekdays 8 am to 8 pm and weekends 10 am to 5:30 pm. If calling from the Lower Mainland, call 604-437-1940. For callers located in the rest of BC or Canada call 1-866-437-1940. | ||
[https://disabilityalliancebc.org/ '''Disability Alliance BC '''] | [https://disabilityalliancebc.org/ '''Disability Alliance BC '''] | ||
Disability Alliance BC’s mission is to support people, with all disabilities, to live with dignity, independence and as equal and full participants in the community. They champion issues impacting the lives of people with disabilities through their direct services, community partnerships, advocacy, research and publications. | Disability Alliance BC’s mission is to support people, with all disabilities, to live with dignity, independence and as equal and full participants in the community. They champion issues impacting the lives of people with disabilities through their direct services, community partnerships, advocacy, research and publications. | ||
[https://bccrns.ca/ '''BC Association of Community Response Networks'''] | [https://bccrns.ca/ '''BC Association of Community Response Networks'''] | ||
